FANWOOD, NJ -- The Fanwood Democratic Committee has nominated Borough Councilwoman Erin McElroy-Barker for a second term and resident Patricia Walsh to run for the Council seat currently held by Jack Molenaar, who is not seeking re-election.

McElroy-Barker, currently serving her first term on the Council, is the chair of the Council's Recreation and Community Services Committee and a member of the Council Health and Senior Services and Public Works Committees. She has been pivotal in charting the course of Recreation programs in our town and has been a tireless advocate for Fanwood taxpayers.

A 15-year resident of Fanwood, McElroy-Barker is married with two boys. She is a full time social worker at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in New Brunswick specializing in helping people with chronic disease. She has worked with children and families for more than 20 years.

“Fanwood is such a great place for children to grow up,” McElroy-Barker said. “I really want to maintain Fanwood as an affordable place to live while strengthening our identity as a community of people who care about one another.”

Trisha Walsh is a 26-year resident of Fanwood whose four children have all gone through our public school system. Her strong interest in public education is rooted in her 30-year career as a teacher in the New York City school system and her involvement in local PTAs and school-sponsored programs in our community. She has been involved in many of Fanwood's signature events including Earth Day, the 5K and the annual holiday tree lighting. Walsh is a past member of the College Club and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foundation, both of which award scholarships to our local high school seniors. She is married to Recreation Commissioner Neil Pierce.

“I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with the Mayor and Council to continue the great work that has made Fanwood such a wonderful community. I feel very fortunate to have been able to raise my four children in such a fabulous town," Walsh said.

Fanwood Council members serve the public for $1 a year with no other benefits. Please vote for Erin and Trisha in the June 5th Democratic primary.

FANWOOD, NJ -- Tax bills will be mailed the week of August 13. The grace period for payment has been extended to September 5. Payments received after the grace period will be subject to interest. If you would like to pay your taxes prior to receiving your paper bill, the amounts are available on the Fanwood website under sidebar for tax payments and lookup.

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- This summer, the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) 8th graders will once again host a summer brunch from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. on Thurs., Aug. 30, for senior citizens who live in the area.

This is a free event, but RSVP is needed in order to plan for refreshments. Call the parish office at 908-889-2100 or email faithformation@ihmparish.net to RSVP.

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EDISON, NJ -- The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison has hired Greg Fahey as its new head boys’ basketball coach.

Fahey, 27, is excited to bring his energy, experience and work ethic to a program that has struggled in recent years. The Rams are coming off a 4-17 season under Eugene Maxwell, who spent the past five years as the team’s head coach.

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